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Healthy Eating
5 Simple Morning Habits That Reduce Inflammation
What you do in your first hour awake can shape how your body feels all day.
By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT

Healthy Eating
The Heart-Healthy Superfood Combo You Should Eat Every Day
Itâs easy to incorporate into any meal—and you may already have it at home.
By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT

Sleep
Trying to Recover From Sleep Debt? This Type of Exercise May Help
Donât worry, it involves a very low time commitment.
By Erica Sloan
Health
Breast Cancer13 Black Women Share How They Found the Strength to Thrive With Breast Cancer
Hereâs how they picked themselves back up after a devastating diagnosis.By Ayren Jackson-Cannady and âJessica Migala
HealthWant to Live Longer? Start Flossing Your Teeth
There's a real link between the two, research says.By Michele Ross
Weight ManagementFor Some Women, Weight Loss Drugs Are a Secret They Keep From Their Partners
âIf my husband found out, it would just be a series of lectures.âBy Rebecca Flint Marx
Weight ManagementHow Taking a GLP-1 Could Affect Your Bone Health
Plus, expert-backed tips for protecting your bones.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Health ConditionsCan You Actually âBoostâ Your Metabolism?
Forget everything you think you know about apple cider vinegar and cold plunges.By Christina Stiehl
AllergiesHow to Find Relief From Allergy Headaches, Springâs Under-the-Radar Offender
A runny nose and irritated eyes arenât the only pollen indicators for some.By Erica Sloan
HealthCan Swapping Out Your Plasma Slow the Aging Process?
Experts say to hold off on the Benjamin Button hype.By Rachel Reiff Ellis
Mental HealthAfter Losing My Son, I Didn't Want to Be âStrongâ
During Black Maternal Health Week, we must discuss what it means to live after trauma, preventable harm, and indescribable loss, says Mielle founder Monique Rodriguez.By Monique Rodriguez
Mental HealthHaving âBoringâ Conversations Is Actually Really Good for You
They can have a big impact on your health.By Korin Miller
HealthEveryone Wants This Unapproved Weight Loss DrugâAnd Some Have Found a Way to Get It
Retatrutide is hailed as a game changer, but experts caution against taking any medication that is still being tested.By Korin Miller
Fitness
WorkoutsIncline Walking vs. Running: Whatâs the Better Workout?
The answer depends on your goals, fitness level, and how hard you're ready to push your body.By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Nutrition7 Foods Thatâll Speed Up Muscle Recovery, According to Fitness Experts
Your diet can play a big role in keeping soreness at bay—hereâs what to eat to bounce back better.By Caroline Tien
WorkoutsA Beginner Strength Training Workout for People on GLP-1s
Combat muscle loss with this seven-move routine.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts3 Strength Exercises for Better Knee Stability
Protect your joint with these simple moves.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Weight ManagementOn a GLP-1? This Is the Workout Plan That Helps You Keep Muscle
Physical activity is crucial when youâre taking this medication.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.- Fitness
Kim Kardashian Swears By These Exercises, According to Her Trainer
Her go-to routine builds strength, stability, and longevity.By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Weight ManagementHow GLP-1s Are Quietly Reshaping Gym Culture
These medications could be one reason why weight room floors seem busier than ever.By Caitlin Carlson
FitnessWhy You Get Side Stitchesâand Quick Fixes that Help
They donât have to ruin your workouts.By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Workouts20 Low-Impact Cardio Moves That Are Gentle on Your Joints
All of the sweat, none of the jumping.20 slidesBy Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.
Fitness14 Mobility Moves Anyone Over 35 Should Add to Their Day
Your aching hips, tight hammies, and barking back are begging for these.14 slidesBy Jenny McCoy, C.P.T. and Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Nutrition
Healthy Eating7 Tips for Building a Healthy Diet With Canned, Frozen, and Packaged Goods
You donât necessarily have to rely on the fresh stuff to craft a nutritious meal.By Caroline Tien
NutritionWhat Is âFiber TrainingââAnd Why Should You Be Doing It?
Slow and steady wins the race.By Caroline Tien
Nutrition6 Supplements Doctors Actually Take
Physicians say they can fill in nutritional gaps when necessary, but there are some caveats.By Caroline Tien
NutritionFiber vs. Probiotics: Whatâs Best for Your Gut?
One may matter more than you think.By Michele Ross
CookingHow Many Times Can You Safely Reheat Food?
Weâre breaking down the theory that you can delay food poisoning with a zap in the microwave.By Audrey Bruno
Healthy EatingYouâre Probably Eating More Fat and Calories Than the Label SaysâHereâs Why
The David protein bar lawsuit brought up an important nutritional loophole.By Korin Miller
Healthy Eating7 Reasons Why You Might Feel Hungry After Eating
And what you can do about each of them.By Caroline Tien
Mental HealthWhy Stress Can Cause BloatingâAnd 6 Tips for Overcoming It
You might be able to get ahead of your gut-brain axis.By Caroline Tien
Healthy EatingWhy Perimenopause Can Make You RavenousâAnd What to Do About It
Changes in your appetite can be a natural side effect of this life stage—but that doesnât make them any less jarring.By Caroline Tien
Weight ManagementIf You Want to Lose Weight, Try a Boring Diet
New research turns on conventional wisdom.By Korin Miller
Motherhood
Pregnancy & ParenthoodSurrogacy Nearly Destroyed Our Marriage. It Also Brought Us Back
We thought finding the right carrier would be the hardest part. We were wrong.By Kristina Kasparian
Pregnancy & ParenthoodCan You Fix Your Baby Belly a Decade After Giving Birth?
I long suspected I had diastasis recti and wondered if there was anything I could still do about it.By Ronnie Koenig
LifeWhat Actually Happens When Women Spend Days in Complete Silence
Silent retreats offer what life rarely does: real quiet—and a reset you canât find at home.By Jenna Ryu
HealthADHD Diagnoses Rise in Moms of Preschoolers, but Why?
New research uncovers a shocking trend.By Korin Miller
Pregnancy & ParenthoodWhat I Wish I Knew Before My Mommy Makeover
Be prepared for âdrop and fluff,â among other things.By Dory Zayas
Life6 Signs Itâs Time to Leave Your Toxic Mom Group, According to Therapists
Theyâve been, ahem, in the news lately.By Korin Miller
Op-EdâWickedâ Forced Me to Have a Conversation I Hoped My Daughters Could Avoid
My girls came for the magic and music. Instead, they noticed something else entirely.By Jessica Shyba
Life3 Ways I Turned My Midlife Crisis Into a Second Chance
Letting go of âhaving it allâ was the best decision I ever made.By Catalina Margulis
FitnessMegan Roup Wants You to Be a Little More Selfish
Parenthood—like exercise—is not all or nothing, the fitness founder says.By Korin Miller
Life & Love
TravelSingle Women Deserve Honeymoons TooâHereâs How to Plan One
The we-moon is the girls trip we should all be taking.By Jessica Cruel
Dating7 Subtle Signs Youâre Dating for Validation, Not Connection
What it looks like when youâre chasing attention—and how to break the cycle.By Hana Hong
Asking for a FriendAre You the âFringe Friendâ of Your Group?
A psychologist offers three ways to spot your place in the hierarchy.By Jenna Ryu
Cover StoryItâs Nia Longâs MomentâAgain
She helped define the â90s. Sheâs still defining herself.By Zeba BlayPhotography by Emmanuel Sanchez Monsalve
SexHow to Have Great Sex in Your 60s
âI had my first real orgasm—that I didnât have to fake—at 61.âBy Jenna Ryu
SportsMeet the WNBA's Next Class of Rookies
From draft night to rookie season goals, the 2026 class is entering the league at a major turning point.By Ciara Lucas, C.P.T., R.R.C.A.
Asking for a Friend5 Signs Youâre in a One-Sided Friendship
Always reaching out first? It might be more than just bad timing.By Jenna Ryu
DatingThe Happiest Women in Their 70s Are Single
Once seen as a last resort, life without a husband is gaining new appeal.By Jenna Ryu
Sex LoveAre GLP-1 Drugs Quietly Changing Our Sex Lives?
Hereâs everything we know so far.By Gabrielle Kassel
HealthYour Marital Status May Raise Your Cancer RiskâExperts Explain Why
Hereâs what doctors want you to take away from the new study.By Korin Miller
Cover Interviews
Cover StoryLili Reinhart Is Fighting for Her Healthâand Yours
The actor has been navigating a medical mystery privately for years. Sheâs finally ready to talk about it.By Julia SullivanPhotography by Jason Kim
Cover StoryTracee Ellis Ross Is Happy, Thanks
âI didnât need a man to build the life I wanted.âBy Jessica CruelPhotography by Heather Hazzan
SportsHow Azzi Fudd Became Basketball's Princess
One of college basketballâs brightest stars is headed for the WNBA.By Jordan RobinsonPhotography by CĂ©sar Buitrago
Cover StoryBrittany Snowâs Second Act
Brittany Snow thought she would never work again. Now, sheâs in three of the yearâs biggest hits.By Hannah Dylan PasternakPhotography by Pat Martin
Cover StoryOlivia Munn on Her Surrogacy: âI Needed to Go This Routeâ
The actor is confident in her âaggressiveâ approach to breast cancer treatment—even if it meant she couldn't carry her second child, MĂ©i.By Danielle Pergament Photography by James Emmerman

